Herbal Home remedies

Yesterday FOX 5 News came to my studio at 5 a.m. which meant I woke up at 4 to get ready.  They stayed until 8:30 a.m..  I was so tired and hungry!  During the segment I had orange juice and a bagel w/ light cream cheese, and fruit.  Normally I have Kashi Go Lean Crunch and Kashi Autumn Wheat w/ lowfat milk.  Both cereals are high in protein and fiber and keep me satisfied for several hours, but w/ the bagel I wasn’t satisfied.  After the segments were over I ate some protien (chicken breast and veggies) and still didn’t feel satisfied.  Finally I realized that I was so tired that my body was wanting some form of energy to stay awake and I was chosing food.  Once I had the realization I chose to take a nap!  Afterwards I felt so much better and my body was back on track.

Check out one of the clips from FOX 5 (fitness programs helping moms get fit pregnant and beyond).  This one even has my two boys! http://www.fox5sandiego.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=3750732

When people want to get in shape the first thing they typically do is focus on losing weight.  Focusing on the number on the scale can be overwhelming and often discouraging.  Instead of focusing on losing weight focus on being healthy.  Ask yourself, “Why is it important for me to be healthy?” ”What actions will I do in order to be healthy? Write it down.  Then take small steps such as walking for 5-10 min. and or eating more fruit and less candy.  Keep the reason behind “why” you want to be healthy.  The “why” behind being healthy will keep you motivated.

Sometimes when we wait too long to eat we get really hungry and think we’re still hungry even though our bellies may be full.  After your first portion drink a whole glass of water and then ask yourself, “Am I really hungry or am I wanting more because it tastes good?”  If you really aren’t hungry ask yourself, “Is it really worth the extra calories my body doesn’t need?”  Asking yourself questions will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.

Have you had one of those days were nothing seems to go your way?  Instead of reaching for some chocolate, go outside and go for a walk.  The simple act of  moving your body will release stress and leave you feeling refreshed and mentally balanced to tackle the rest of your day.  The added benefit- increased cardio = increase in weight loss!

Gotta sweet tooth and you’re hungry?  One of my personal favorite snacks to satisfy my hunger and my sweet tooth are almonds and dark chocolate.  I take about 1-2 handfuls of raw almonds (they sell a large quantity for a good price at Costco) mixed w/ 1-2  handfulls of Giradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa).  YUM!!  Enjoy the benefits:
Raw Almonds - High in protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium and potassium.  They also reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
Dark Chocolate Chips- 60% cocoa and higher are high in flavinoids (which act as an antioxidant to protect the body from aging).  Dark chocolate also reduces blood pressure and cholesterol and can reduce depression.